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FR62 GPY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,350 mi
Last recorded133,350 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 GPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 133,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 120,272 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 120,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats missing ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 101,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal excessively deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65R15 95V Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 95V Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats missing ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,351 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,326 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are damp/leaking .

Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers are damp/leaking .

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,869 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,872 miles

Rear shock absorbers are leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FR62 GPY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR62 GPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FR62 GPY registered?

FR62 GPY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is FR62 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 GPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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